Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Dec 14th: Korina's Baptism!!!

What a fun week it has been!!! SO much has happened, I don't knowwhere to start... Korina was baptized this week! A couple weeks ago wegot a text from someone in another ward saying he has a friend thatwants to meet with us and that she wants to be baptized! I was sayingit never happens getting texts for referrals that are ready forbaptism but it happens all the time!!! I have such a strong testimonythat the Lord brings those who are ready to you or you to them. Shehas taken seminary this year and prayed to know all on her own to knowif this was Christ's true church. She found her answer and the firstquestion she asked us was "How am I baptized?" There were SO manypeople there to support her from the ward, seminary, school... Therewas only standing room in the back! I'm always so amazed of howsupportive the members are with helping in every aspect... Coming withus to lessons, feeding us, helping us get gifts for our missionpresident's wife! The list goes on! Sunday was the beginning ofChristmas conference! We went to the MPD (Mission President'sDevotional) and were able to go with our Korina. President stood up atthe end and shared with us something he learned. When we come into thefield he invites us to kneel down each night and ask Heavenly Fatherif our offering is except able. On Sunday evening he shared with usagain to ask ourselves if we are excepting the Lord's offering-Christ's atonement! The best way we could have began Christmasconference! Monday morning the mission ran a 5K... This went waybested than the one in March let me tell ya! I ran the whole thing andfor those of you that know me I'm sure are having to pick their jawsup from off the floor! We then had some breakfast and were able toplay in a basketball tournament! Later that evening we hiked intoChristmas Camp and had testimony meeting around a fire. I'm sograteful for the opportunity to be where the Mormon battalion was manyyears ago in a similar place they were- away from our families servingthe Lord. The Stars seemed to be extra bright and God seemed to be alittle closer. To top it all off we were able to do a session at theMesa temple this morning and will be taking a mission picture at theGilbert temple. I'm so grateful for this wonderful time to serve! Ilove you all so much and I'm grateful for your love and support atthis time of year! My first and only Christmas in the mission fieldand it's already been one to remember! Love you all!